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    What happened the last time Team USA played South Sudan?

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    What happened the last time Team USA played South Sudan?
    Team USA vs. Sudan (Image: Getty Images)

    Team USA has been bolstered by 12 NBA stars who have already proven their dominance in the NBA. After winning their opening game of the Olympics against Serbia, the team is now set to take on South Sudan in their second group stage match at the Olympics in Paris.

    Unlike Team USA, which has a rich Olympic history with 16 gold medals, the South Sudan men’s basketball team is making its Summer Games debut this year.

    South Sudan basketball team previously faced Team USA in a practice match. Despite expecting an easy win in this practice match, LeBron James and his teammates were unexpectedly challenged and had to make a major comeback to secure the win.

    Team USA vs. South Sudan: Head-to-Head

    Team USA faced South Sudan for the first time and narrowly escaped defeat in the tuneup game. LeBron James led the United States to a 101-100 victory over an energetic South Sudan in London.

    The turning point came in the third quarter when Team USA staged a comeback to secure the win. LeBron James led the American effort with 23 points, while Anthony Davis contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds.

    LeBron James during the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase game between the US and South Sudan (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

    Carlik Jones, who had an impressive triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, nearly pulled off a last-minute victory for South Sudan. Meanwhile, Marial Shayok was their top scorer with 25 points.

    The thrilling match proved that South Sudan has the potential to challenge any team at the Paris Olympics. Even NBA legend Paul Pierce acknowledged the team’s impressive athleticism and apologized for underestimating their capabilities.

    Although the Olympic debutant failed to win the practice match, he will be motivated to cross the finish line on the big stage this time and amaze the American team of stars.

    Also Read: Basketball Olympics 2024: When and Where to Watch Team USA vs. South Sudan at the Paris Olympics?

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